Ohio state university & abbott nutrition's advanced recycling technologies for sustainable food packaging
This project focuses on chemical recycling methods that decompose plastics into basic chemicals for reuse, supporting sustainable packaging for specialized nutrition products. It is currently in the market and aims to address challenges in recycling multilayer plastics and meeting recycled content mandates.
Overview
Ohio State University in collaboration with Abbott Nutrition has developed advanced chemical recycling technologies that break down plastics into their chemical building blocks, enabling the production of virgin-quality plastics from post-consumer waste. This molecular recycling process is crucial for recycling multilayer plastics and meeting stringent post-consumer recycled content requirements for sensitive food packaging, ensuring safety and sustainability.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Chemical recycling techniques that decompose plastics into basic chemicals
- Capable of recycling multilayer plastics and complex packaging materials
- Supports compliance with food safety standards and recycled content mandates
- Currently in the market, indicating commercial readiness
Technology readiness level
This innovative recycling technology has achieved market deployment, demonstrating its practical application and readiness for widespread use in sustainable packaging solutions for the food industry.
About The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a comprehensive public land‑grant research university in Columbus, serving one of the nation’s largest student populations and a broad research enterprise. Industry partners engage through an integrated academic medical center for clinical translation, a campus‑adjacent innovation district for co‑located projects, and a statewide extension network that pilots solutions across Ohio. Corporate engagement provides a single front door for sponsored research, talent pipelines, and streamlined agreements. Research is supported by competitive federal funding from agencies such as NIH, NSF, DOE, USDA, DoD, and NASA. A dedicated technology transfer office and venture support help protect IP, license technologies, and launch startups.
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